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Prepurchase Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons
[embedded content] Thank you for joining us for the Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons™ First Look Livestream! During this morning’s show, we revealed a tidal wave of new information about the third Guild Wars 2 expansion. Watch the announcement trailer above and visit the official website for new Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons feature information, art, and screenshots. If you … Read More »
Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: 26 July – 1 August
Our summer plans for Guild Wars 2 are packed with events! Check our official site on Mondays for a schedule of the week’s activities, and follow our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts for news and updates. Don’t forget—you’ll always find important information, Guild Wars 2 discussions, and community resources on our official forums. If … Read More »
Kit Yourself Out with the Fox Spirit Glider and End of Dragons Preparation Pack
Fox Spirit Glider Foxes thrive just about everywhere, from lush forests to frosty mountains to sweltering deserts. Now you can add Tyria’s skies to their list of habitats—at least where the more mystical fox spirits are concerned. Outfox everyone! The Shrine Guardian Outfit, Shrine Guardian Ears Package, Shrine Guardian Jackal … Read More »
Designing the Canthan Written Language
A Brief History of the Canthan Written Language When we first sat down to design the Canthan language as preproduction on Guild Wars: Factions® began, we had actually planned to create both a written and a spoken language, and early documentation was authored with a full vocabulary, rules of grammar, and more. But … Read More »
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons First Look Livestream
Save the date! Next week on 27 July join us for an in-depth look at our third expansion, Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons™. We’ve got a tidal wave of fun content lined up, including expansion features, a new trailer, details on the story and setting, elite specialization beta information, interviews with the development team, … Read More »
Get the Dangerously Delightful Devil-Rending Axe Skin
Devil-Rending Axe Skin An eerie aura and dangerous, dagger-sharp spikes give this axe some seriously sinister style. Unlock “The Head of the Snake” for FreeLog in to Guild Wars 2 between 20 July and 26 July to unlock the Living World Season 3 episode “The Head of the Snake” for free. You’ll … Read More »
The Guild Wars 2 Art Show: 21 July
Don’t miss the next episode of the Guild Wars 2 Art Show livestream, where our ArenaNet Creative Partners show their latest Guild Wars 2-inspired work, discuss art techniques, and hang out in chat. Let’s celebrate art together! The Guild Wars 2 Art Show Wednesday, 21 July at 7:00 p.m. UTC (noon Pacific Time)Host: DiesVitae
Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: 20 July – 25 July
Our summer plans for Guild Wars 2 are packed with events! Check our official site on Mondays for a schedule of the week’s activities, and follow our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts for news and updates. Don’t forget—you’ll always find important information, Guild Wars 2 discussions, and community resources on our official forums. If … Read More »
Mighty Teapot’s Ultimate Beginner’s Guide: Gear and Attributes
[embedded content] ArenaNet Partner MightyTeapot is back with another guide to help you navigate the fascinating and sometimes very deadly world of Tyria! The latest Ultimate Beginner’s Guide will get you up to speed with an introduction to your characters’ gear and attributes, with detailed information on choosing armor, weapons, … Read More »
Inside ArenaNet: Live Game Outage Analysis
Hi! I’m Robert Neckorcuk, Platform Team Lead for ArenaNet. My team runs a number of back-end network services for the Guild Wars® franchise: log-in servers, chat servers, websites, and more. We work very closely with two other teams, Game Operations and Release Management, as the back-end services group. We also work … Read More »